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Cold water release plans surging ahead Cheslatta Carrier Nation looking for funding partners REBECCA BILLARD

BEAT THE HEAT Local girls proudly display the trophy won in a friendly game of pool against members of the Burns Lake RCMP. The RCMP visited Lake Babine Nation's K'ay Skak Beyikh youth centre last week for the inaugural ‘Beat the Heat’ competition. The friendly competition involves local RCMP against local youth in a range of activities. After more than two hours of playing pool, it came down to one final game and in the end, the youth were victorious. There is already plans for another competition against RCMP later this summer. Submitted photo

Mayor and council divided over Enbridge

REBECCA BILLARD A motion to oppose the Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline was defeated last week, with council divided in their opinions on the issue. The motion was made by Coun. Susan Schienbein and was seconded by Coun. Quentin Beach, following the second committee of the whole meeting held to discuss the proposed pipeline. The first committee of the whole meeting was held by council on Nov. 8, 2011. The public were also given an opportunity to weigh in on the issue and delegations were allowed five minutes to speak. All six local area First Nations were invited as delegations, however only Lake Babine Nation, the Office of the Wet'su

Cheslatta Carrier Nation has not given up on their push for a cold water release facility to be constructed at the Kenney Dam. During the recent 'Returning of the Spirits' ceremony, held at Scatchola Village burial grounds on the shores of Cheslatta Lake, Cheslatta Carrier Nation's policy advisor Mike

wet'en and Wet'su wet'en First Nation attended the meeting. Office of the Wet'su wet'en Hereditary Chief Madeek [Jeff Brown] and Mike Ridsdale spoke out against the pipeline. Chief Madeek said, "We are not opposed to economic development in our territory that leaves a minimal footprint. We oppose this project because of its volatile nature. If a pipe bursts it will be a heck of a clean up." Ridsdale spoke about the recent Plains Midstream Canada oil spill in the Red Deer River in Alberta. He said that it is estimated that 475,000 litres of oil spilled into the river. "All the fish in those waters are going to die," Ridsdale said, adding that the same techniques being used to clean up the

Robertson announced that they are now taking things into their own hands to solve the decades long issue. He said the province had promised that a release facility would be built for more than 35 years. "They lied to us. We got government conformation in January 2012 that the province no longer has an appetite to invest in the facility so we have formed a partnership and we plan to do it ourselves." He said they also plan to build a hydro electric generating station to help with financing the project and to create additional economic and social benefits, such as a legacy fund. He said Chelslatta Carrier Nation is aiming More on page 5 ...

Plains Midstream Canada oil spill were also used to clean up the Exxon Valdez spill. "There is no new technology coming out to clean up oil spills and the equipment used in recovery efforts does significant damage to the environment." Chief Madeek said, "We have 22,000 square kilometres of territory. We have five chiefs and 13 house chiefs that govern this territory. We are the caretakers of this land. It is not ours to sell and it is not ours to give away. It is only ours to pass on to the next generation." Wet'su wet'en First Nation Chief Karen Ogen asked for council's support in opposing the proposed pipeline. "We are a member of the Yinka Dene Alliance [along with Nadleh Whut'en, More on page 7 ...

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Downtown design changes fall on deaf ears Council has final say on any downtown design changes

FRANK VARGA REBECCA BILLARD A plea by a local business owner Wayne Brown has fallen on deaf council ears. According to Coun. Frank Varga, during a recent downtown revitalization committee meeting Brown, owner of Process 4 circle arts Gallery, had raised concerns about the proposed location and size of curb bulbs [a traffic calming measure used to extend the sidewalk] near his business. Brown indicated to the committee that the curb bulbs would significantly reduce park-

ing for his customers and cause difficulty for delivery trucks at his business. Councillor Varga said, "The committee wanted to make a decision on this, but I felt that the matter should be brought to council. Council should have the final say on any changes, or decisions about the plans." A list of four options to resolve the issue was presented to council by village chief administrative officer Sheryl Worthing, for consideration. Option one: proposed that the downtown revitalization phase one plans be amended to include additional parking space in front of Redferns Coffee House and the Beacon Theatre. Option two: proposed additional parking space in front of Redferns Coffee House and the Beacon Theatre as well as Process 4 circle arts Gallery. Option three: pro-

posed additional parking space at Redferns Coffee House, the Beacon Theatre, Process 4 circle arts Gallery and Rexall Drug Store. Option four: proposed to keep the plans as originally presented, with no alterations. Councillor Susan Schienbein asked Coun. Varga what the recommendation was from the downtown revitalization committee. "There was mixed comfort with keeping the plans as presented and adding additional parking spaces," Coun. Varga replied, adding that he had also discussed the issue with the owner of the building. "The owner of the building had no issues with the current phase one downtown revitalization plans. It is Wayne Brown that rents the space that has issues. The designs were created for safety and appearance and I have concerns about catering

to individuals. I have a problem with changing the plans at this point," Varga said. He made a motion to choose option four and keep the plans as originally presented. Coun. Schienbein seconded the motion. Mayor Luke Strimbold said, "You are moving very fast with this decision. I think we have to consider the long term effects that this could have on the business. If there is no option to get in and unload .... I want to caution you that some valid points have been brought up." Councillor Varga said, "With all due respect, I disagree. Process 4 circle arts Gallery has access in the back [behind the building] and all delivery vehicles have trolleys. In Vancouver storefront proprietors don't expect to be able to unload and load directly in front of their business. Not many have that option and the

distance for deliveries for Process 4 circle arts Galley to the door will be very minimal." Council voted unanimously to keep the downtown revitalization phase one plans as they are currently presented, with no changes to accommodate the concerns of Brown.

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OPINION

TOM FLETCHER

Choosing work over welfare

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REBECCA BILLARD

Are local businesses being considered? Council is not willing to alter their plans for phase one of the downtown revitalization after a request from local business owner Wayne Brown, came in. I didn’t think the request was too outrageous in any way, but in all fairness, perhaps there were reasons for the decision and perhaps the business owner’s request came in too late. But still, I think Coun. Frank Varga was very abrupt with his decision. Mayor Luke Strimbold added a word of caution to councillors, saying that the decision they make could potentially impact the business in a negative way, however council decided not to take that into account. I was perplexed by Coun. Varga’s comments, saying that council should make decisions about the plans, rather than the downtown revitalization committee. What is the purpose of the downtown revitalization committee if council does not take in their recommendations, especially about issues that effect local businesses? Brown has said to Lakes District News that he is not part of the downtown revitalization committee and was never invited to be part of it, so who then gets to give feed back to the committee or council? Council should be talking to local businesses that are effected by the new plans. The issue for Brown is that he is worried about the new curb bulbs taking up parking

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space. They help improve pedestrian safety by reducing crossing distances and slow down traffic and when planted with trees and flowers, they improve the look of the area, but in turn, they also inhibit roadside parking. This is probably the biggest issue with installing curb bulbs in the downtown area as Hwy. 16 customers are currently able to park directly outside of a business. Parking outside of a business is convenient and probably helps businesses attract customers. Parking outside of a business is a bonus for local businesses. If there is a parking space right in front of your business, people will stop, rather than just pass by. I thought Coun. Varga’s comments about Vancouver to be a bad comparison. This is a comparison that I think is way out of the ball park. Of course in a city deliveries can’t always be made outside of a business, that goes without saying. But we are talking about Burns Lake not Vancouver. Small business is the back bone of Burns Lake and some things need to be taken into consideration. In times of economic uncertainty, especially when local businesses are finding it tough, council needs to help as much as possible, rather than hinder them with problems. Like Mayor Strimbold cautioned, the issue could really impact a local business forever. I know you can’t please everyone, but I think council should have taken this more into consideration, before making such a snap decision.

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The B.C. government has taken some modest steps to tighten up the p r o v i n c e ’s income assistance system, and to encourage people to work when they are able to. With Premier Christy Clark swooping in to take credit, Social Development Minister Stephanie Cadieux unveiled changes that included fixing the worst mistake in B.C. Liberal policy. Cadieux acknowledged that B.C. was the only province that clawed back all earnings from employable welfare recipients, and she announced that from now on they will be able to earn up to $200 a month without penalty. The exemption for disabled people is increased from $500 to $800 a month. Another important change is requiring welfare recipients to file income tax returns. People can now do temporary work when it comes along, report the income and take advantage of the various tax credits that come from participating in society instead of just living off it. Any experience earning money is valuable experience. With baby boomers starting to retire in big numbers, the expected labour shortage has begun across Western Canada. And yet, increasing numbers of foreign workers are coming in to do farm and other work, while many young people are unemployed. Finance Minister Kevin Falcon took note of this during his budget preparations. Increasing numbers of young, employable people were applying for welfare in Southern B.C., while jobs go begging in the booming Northeast. Falcon mused about setting up a program to provide training and plane fare for these people, an idea quickly dubbed ‘welfare air.’ Another effort to get young people working is Jobfest, a rockthemed road show currently touring Northern B.C. towns. It attracts young people with music and souvenirs like drumsticks and guitar picks, and offers them skills assessment using sexy

iPad apps and graphics that depict carpentry as cool. If Jobfest and welfare air sound a bit desperate, it’s because they are. They illustrate our society’s problem. We have a public school system where students pass whether they do the work or not. The culture assumes selfesteem is more important than achievement. The teachers’ union constantly sets an example that the way to get what you want is to stamp your feet and demand it from government. What do we expect young people to learn? And how easy is it for B.C. to slip into a Greece-like tailspin, where a majority expects to be carried on the backs of the shrinking minority who do productive work? Old-timers might recall when Mike Harcourt’s NDP government took over from the allegedly miserly Social Credit regime and raised welfare rates. They compounded that mistake by relaxing eligibility rules and making it easier for employable people to stay on welfare. After a couple of years of this wealth redistribution, 10 per cent of the B.C. population was on welfare, with more piling on every day. Faced with the results of this staggering blunder, Harcourt lashed out at “cheats, deadbeats and varmints” scamming B.C. taxpayers and launched a crackdown on fraud. Later the NDP cut the basic rate for single employables to $500 a month. Today it stands at $610, and the NDP looks poised to repeat history. Surrey MLA Jagrup Brar did a month-long publicity stunt in January, living on welfare by wandering from shelter to food bank with TV cameras trailing behind. Brar would have been better off if welfare air had been available. Instead of learning to live off the burgeoning urban handout industry, he could have gone up to Dawson Creek or Fort St. John and worked as a labourer. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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NEEF decision expected this month From page 1 ... to have the approximate $270 million facility opened within four years. However, before this can happen, Robertson said it is up to the province to direct BC Hydro to negotiate a fair and equitable electricity purchase agreement for the project. If the project does move forward, there will not be any issues finding the many private investors that the project will require, according to Robertson. “Surespan Construction Ltd. of Vancouver is already on board and there is investors lining up for these kind of projects,” he said. Mark Rogers, Surespan Construction Ltd. vice president said, “We are very excited about working with the Cheslatta Carrier Nation to see that the Kenney Dam water release facility becomes a reality.” Cheslatta recently made a new proposal to the Nechako Environmental Enhancement Fund (NEEF) to help fund the project. Rod Bell-Irving from NEEF said the committee will be meeting again on June 30, 2012 for preliminary consultations and recommendations on how best to use the funds. Currently NEEF is considering

using the bulk of its funds, up to 80 per cent, towards the proposed water release facility at Kenney Dam The issues with the construction of a cold water release facility stem from a 1997 agreement made between the province and Rio Tinto Alcan. Rio Tinto Alcan contributed $50 million to NEEF on a matching dollar basis, for a possible $100 million to be held in the fund. The NEEF management committee was given the task of deciding how these funds should be used. In 2001, the committee decided that the funds should be used to build a cold water release facility at Kenney Dam, at a then estimated cost of $96 million. Over a period of almost 10 years, the Nechako Watershed Council directed a work plan, which revealed that a cold water release facility at Kenney Dam would not provide the benefits originally anticipated and that a surface water release facility would be of benefit. In addition, preliminary engineering level estimates revealed that the cost for a surface water release facility would be at least $260 million, more than the estimated $96 million for the proposed cold water release facility. Because of the price tag, the province

LBN candidates accept nomination Election for chief and council held this month REBECCA BILLARD The lengthy list of candidates for the upcoming election for chief of Lake Babine Nation has now been reduced to five, following nomination acceptances last week. As reported in the Lakes District News edition of June 13, 2012, a total of 26 candidates were nominated for chief. Lake Babine Nation's current Chief Wilf Adam has accepted a nomination for re-election and Victor John Alec, Sr., Emma Palmantier, Betty Patrick and Mary Ann Poirier have also accepted nominations for the position.

Just two of the nine candidates nominated for Old Fort councillor have accepted. Dinah Alec and Evelyn George are vying for the single council seat. Six candidates have accepted the nominations for the two seats on Tachet council. They are Delores Alec, Mildred George, Ivan Leon, Leonard Lawley, Johnson Tom and James West. There was 35 candidates nominated for the four seats on Woyenne Council and 20 candidates have now accepted their nomination. Half of the 31 candidates that were originally nominated for election to Fort Babine council. Sixteen candidates are hoping to be elected to one of the two seats. Lake Babine Nation holds its elections for council every three years. The general election will be held on June. 28, 2012..

and Rio Tinto Alcan asked the committee to meet and reconsider its previous decisions for the use of the fund and NEEF began this work in November 2011. NEEF again recommended that a cold water release facility be built at Kenney Dam and they stated that the facility would be the only way to rehabilitate the Cheslatta watershed, and restore fish habitat between the Kenny Dam and Cheslatta Falls. That proposal didn’t get any provincial funding and wasn’t followed up on. The project has again come into the spotlight as Cheslatta Carrier Nation venture to push it forward. Robertson said this project needs to happen because of the damage caused in local rivers due to legislation that is forcing huge volumes of water downstream to spawning sockeye salmon that damaging local food fish, as well as rare white sturgeon beds. The annual flooding from the Kenny Dam reservoir also inundates Cheslatta’s graveyards, washing away coffins, resulting in human remains being dispersed along the shores of Cheslatta Lake. “Building a release facility would not only relieve the flooding, but would also help restore water flows in the Nechako River,” he added.

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LETTERS

Humans low priority Editor: It is of note to see Enbridge's multimillion spending in media ads to promote their Northern Gateway pipeline to Kitimat while, in the

more than two years since they put forward their application for it, they have not been able to produce a human health effect assessment of spills along the pipe-

line. It clearly shows that humans along the pipeline route are a low priority to Enbridge. Josette Wier Smithers

Weakness in govt. response

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Editor: There’s been a lot of attention paid to Burns Lake since its mill burned down in January this year. A recovery team was assigned to help the community through its immediate crisis and help people find work as quickly as possible. I give full credit to Minister Pat Bell and MLA John Rustad for the immediacy of the government’s response. However, recent announcements by the provincial government in Burns Lake ($2.4 million for their $3 million community centre), and work being done behind the scenes to secure a timber supply to entice the mill owners to rebuild, reveal an inherent weakness in the government’s overall response to the mountain pine beetle epidemic. Recent work by government and the major licensees suggests that under the current land use plans we’ll run out of commercially viable timber in the central interior faster than we expected.

Yet, after at least 10 years of knowing this day of reckoning was coming, we still don’t have a game plan for the mill closures that are now on the near horizon. Therefore, it’s imperative that, while they may not have had a mill burn down, every community in the mountain pine beetle zone should be assigned a recovery team now. Every company operating in this zone also needs to know the government will manage the impending dramatic reductions in available timber in a manner that is fair and market-based and not in a way that will see government picking winners and losers. Unfortunately, the provincial government is apparently drafting legislation that will assign timber to Burns Lake to enable the rebuilding of the mill there, indicating it will put itself in the position of determining who will win and who will lose as cut levels come crashing down in the next few years. Adam Schaan Quesnel

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It’s Monday morning, the start of another week. After having such a nice weekend it’s raining. Good for the hay crops and of course the gardens. They say it helps the fishing and that’s a plus. A quote from Mark Twain which I quote quite often “Everyone talks about the weather but nobody does anything about it.” Maybe a good thing as just might mess it up too. Picnic On June 10 the First Mennonite Church held church services and the school picnic at the Francois Lake School. It was a very pleasant service with the children opening the ser-

vice with singing. The regular service with Larry Larson as speaker. After the service everyone went into the playground for a picnic lunch followed by ice cream cones and watermelon. All the children had a grand time on the swings etc. Picnics are always a lot of fun and help to wear off all the energy and of course have fun too. Thanks for the invitation too. How well I remember the camp fires and the picnics we used to have in my growing up years. They never came around often enough or it seemed to me. Boats It seems I always remark every week on the lovely boats out on the lake. Lots of them are large enough to go out on the salt chuck and no doubt they do. I guess they have to take lots of fuel especially running wide open as they seem to be doing. A far cry from our

old 25 footers with a 10 h.p. outboard on the back. One advantage they were much easier on fuel but of course took longer to get there. We seemed to have more time in those years back then. As some guy said “You can’t stop progress” and I would figure he is right. Sports day This morning I went up to the Francois Lake School to watch their sports day. What a day it was too. There were so many kids having a great time working off their energy. It looked like lots of fun. So much energy. Everything so well organized so all the kids could take part. There were lots of treats too to help make it a real sports day. I didn’t realize there were so many youngsters at the school. I was told almost 100 in attendance. Lots of dads, moms and grandparents were there too. Everyone likes to

watch the kids sports. Now many years ago when they used to have the little old one room school, to open a school there had to be seven pupils and to keep it open there had to be five. How times have changed. I have been very fortunate to have seen it all, and all for the better as time goes on. Bad accident Another bad accident on Hwy. 16 outside of Prince George last week, and a bad one. Traffic was tied up for over three hours. We have had more than our fair share of accidents on the Yellowhead. These tie-ups would be a disaster if an emergency ambulance trip got caught up in such an accident. This is one reason that our new hospital must be able to handle all emergencies with an operating room rather than depend on ambulance service. Every year our highways are getting more

and more congested so more accidents on our highway will be the outcome. No we can not rely on our highway always being open. The heavy truck traffic is also increasing so that could cause more congestion and Hwy. 16 is not able to hand this kind of traffic. Plus the tourists trailers, boats, campers etc., it’s a busy highway and getting more so. I stand to be corrected as some folks had to wait for five hours for the traffic to clear. No show I notice a picture in the last paper showing the empty chair in the council chamber, looks like either folks are too busy or don’t care, could be a little bit of both. Maybe serve lunch, nothing like a cup of coffee and a donut to bring folks out, it’s worth a try. Kind of like the donkey and the carrot. House cleaning

Of late I have been cleaning out a few corners that have been in the house forever or just about. We have an old clothes closet hidden in a corner. There were some 4-10 shells I wanted and low and behold I picked up an old handbag. I shook it out, there were some papers and in the very bottom there was a beautiful bracelet of engraved copper. I had never seen Jo wear it, it’s a treasure and to think I almost threw it out. The family do remember their mother wearing it. Many of the oldtimers used to wear a copper bracelet as they used to say it would draw any poison out of their system. I never saw my dad without one, he wore it for all the years I remember him. Whenever it went black it was drawing the poison out of his system especially arthritis. Dad had a hard life

but he never had arthritis he always said the copper drew it out of his system. It sure worked for him. Lots of the oldtimers used to wear a copper bracelet and they said it worked. I still have Dad’s bracelet. I would like to hear from anyone who was either seen or heard about wearing a copper bracelet it would be interesting. Letters In the letters section of our local paper you will notice a letter with the headline ‘Burns Lake you deserve better’ by Dave Williams. Everyone should read it as he has given us all something to think about. He is not afraid to speak out. A pat on the back for you Dave Williams. Take care and have a safe week. Slow down and enjoy the spring, it’s God’s handiwork showing us all his wonders, it’s so precious. Always remember God loves you and so do I.

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From page 1 ... Nak’azdli, Takla Lake, Saik’uz First Nations] and our sole mandate is to oppose the pipeline. In my opinion the federal government’s agenda is money. The buck stops with First Nations, we have a lot to lose.” Marilyn Joseph-Williams issued a statement to council on behalf of Lake Babine Nation’s outgoing chief and council. “We are not in support of Enbridge. While the new council may come out with a different decision, the outgoing council is not in support. We think there needs to be more environmental assessment,” she said. Local residents Karen Cyr, Julian Brown and Helene Brunette also spoke against the project. Brunette said, “There is not much focus on the opinions of white people, but I know that white people oppose this project.” Councillor Susan Schienbein said she is disappointed other local First Nations didn’t attend the meeting. “It is important for me to hear your opinions when making my decision. It has been difficult for me being appointed to the [Enbridge] Community Advisory Board because morally and ethically I am opposed to the project, however as an elected official it is my duty to weigh all of the information. I have spent a considerable amount of time researching and I share the same opinion as all of you that have spoken tonight. I am opposed to the project as it stands right now. I have concerns about the joint review panel process after comments from Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Joe Oilver who said, ‘the project is being hijacked by environmental terrorists.’ This causes me concern as the government is trying to mute groups when it comes to the process. I also think it is naive of us to think that there will be economic gain from this project. I don’t feel the federal government is

taking the interest of the people of the Northwest into consideration ... we bear all of the risk and none of the gain.” Councillor Quentin Beach said he is ready to take a stand. “I have been urging council to make a decision one way or another for a long time,” he said. Councillor Schienbein made a motion that the Village of Burns Lake does not support the Enbridge pipeline and Coun. Beach seconded it. “There has been a great deal of reluctance on our behalf in making a decision and we are placing a great deal of faith in the National Energy Board and the joint review process, but I no longer have the same faith in the process,” Coun. Schienbein said. Councillor Varga said, “I don’t have all the information. The joint review panel has not presented their findings and I am not convinced that the image that Coun. Schienbein has presented of the process is accurate. I am personally not prepared to say no.” Mayor Luke Strimbold said, “We don’t have the staff, or the money to invest in researching this project so that we can take a stance

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on it. The joint review panel and the National Energy Board are not a part of government. It is the government making those statements, so I am still in support of the process.” Councillor Schienbein said, “Mayor, I have respect for all my colleagues, but this is the second time we have held a meeting and during this time, not one community member has said they are in support. If people are in support, they would have come and told us so. I remain in support of the First Nations governments and community members that have come to us and voiced opposition and I will stand by their side.” Mayor Strimbold said, “At the last com-

mittee of the whole meeting, Donna Brochez came and said to council that if the pipeline is going through we should get what we can from it.” As reported in the Lakes District News edition of Nov. 16, 2011, Brochez said to council that she does not support the Enbridge project, but feels council should have a plan in place to ask the company for a community legacy fund if the project is approved. The motion to not support the project was defeated by Coun. Varga and Mayor Strimbold. According to council’s voting rules, if the votes of the members present at a council meeting are equal for and against a motion,

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CNC Lakes District 2012 graduates time education. Students are required to prepare an essay about their future education and career plans. This year’s winner is: Vanessa Jack-Outreach Advocacy Support Worker George D. Brown Memorial Bursary Presented in memory of George D. Brown donated by the Burns Lake Native Development Corporation. Gerald WhitfordMining Industry Certificate Sara Tibbettts- Administrative Assistant Richard MichellMillwright Foundation Canadian Institute of Mining Award (NCBC Branch) The Canadian Insti-

CONTRIBUTED CNC Lakes District Campus is celebrating the achievements of 159 students this year. Students and family congregated June 15 at the First Mennonite Church. Wild Rivers Award The Wild Rivers Award originated with monies provided by Alcan’t, a local environmental group formed in 1980. Their objective was to oppose Alcan’s Kemano II hydroelectric Project. Over the long term, an annual prize for student writing which celebrates the environment of this area is available for Lakes District student every year. Melissa Pierre – Adult Education Centre Valerie Charlie – Adult Education Centre Bobby Skin – Residential Building Maintenance Worker Level 2 The Donald Redwood Annual Memorial Bursary This is the third year for this award dedicated in memory Donald Redwood, donated by his friends and family. Donald was a long time Burns Lake resident and former Welding C student. Alyisia Charters – Welding C CNC Regional Endowment Bursaries As part of the CNC Student Aid Endowment Fund, the College maintains a general endowment for students in all campuses of the college. There are five award winners this year for the Lakes District Campus: Terry Grist –Millwright Foundation Danny Varma- Mining Industry Certificate (MINE) Sherry Tibbetts - Outreach Advocacy Support Worker Desmond Johnnie - Mining Industry Certificate (MINE) Ian Lobermayer –Mining Industry Certificate (MINE) Lakes District Staff Bursaries These local awards are for Lakes District students and are given for college and community spirit, volunteerism and academic progress. The winners this year are: Venus Short-Adult Education Centre Bobby Skin-Residen-

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What does the future hold for Burns Lake? UNBC host resource and community development meeting REBECCA BILLARD Burns Lake could be the mountain bike capital of North America. That's just one of the ideas that was proposed during a 'Managing For Tomorrow' resource and community development session held in Burns Lake recently. Marleen Morris, associate director of UNBC's Community Development Institute said to a small group of local attendees and village staff, that there is unique opportunities for community development in Burns Lake. "So much of where we are now, is based on where we have been," she said, adding that Northern B.C. has been resource based from the beginning. "First Nations oral history tells us that they traded good in all four directions. Those good were land based resources. B.C. has a long tradition of trading." Morris said the 1980s recession hit B.C. resource communities hard. "There was no jobs to be had. The entire province was cutting back ... it was a very dismal time and it greatly impacted resource regions." New global pressures now exist for resource based areas, like Burns Lake. "There is international trade agreements,

low cost countries manufacturing and producing and competing directly with B.C., as well as trade globalization. B.C. is now just another player in the global market," she said, adding that there has also been a shift in technology where previously a sawmill that would typically employ up to 400 people, now requires a lot less employees due to technological upgrades. From 1996 to 2001, 14 regional districts in B.C. lost population at a time when B.C.'s population was growing. "There was a huge drain of people out of the Northern Interior and this was a direct repercussion of a global economy in B.C. the booms come faster and the busts go deeper. New industry is global and there is new areas of competition. Burns Lake is no longer just competing with the timber supply area down the road. So how do we compete? " she said. According to Morris there are three key aspects that will determine a community's success. The first of which; Burns Lake has to understand what it has that is different from everyone else. "You also need to look at the aspirations of the people that live in the community and cre-

ate economic features around those aspirations. Burns Lake could be the mountain bike capital of North America for instance. Look at the assets and the aspirations and build on that and add new aspirations for economic diversity." Morris cautioned that diversification and economic development doesn't happen overnight. "Making plans is great, but the reality of

plans is that they can quickly change. It's not just the plan, it is the process you put in place. The whole community has to work together .... make this a community focus. It should be Burns Lake's goal to find its unique place in the global market and to do this you have to look at the land and the people and collaborate your efforts. That's how you achieve a sustainable economy.

You have to reinvest in physical infrastructure and the next workforce and help them see their future is in Burns Lake. You also need to expand economic and business infrastructure so that local businesses can succeed. This will shift Burns Lake from resource dependence to a diversified economy," Morris said. She said Terrace and Valemont are two More on page 16...

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ELECTION NOTICE TO ALL MEMBERS OF LAKE BABINE NATION Date of Notice: April 30, 2012 The Lake Babine Nation is holding an election for the following ten (10) leadership positions: • One Chief • Two Tachet Councillors • Two Fort Babine Councillors • One Old Fort Councillor • Four Woyenne Councillors Key dates and Election activities are as follows: • June 4, 2012: Nomination Meetings at Woyenne’s Margaret Patrick Memorial Centre from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. At the Fort Babine Health Clinic from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and at Tachet Community Hall from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. • June 11, 2012: All Nominees must sign and file their form to signify their intent to allow their names to appear on ballots. The deadline for filing is on or before June 11, 2012 at 4:30 p.m. If Nominees fail to file by 4:30 p.m. on June 11, 2012, their name shall not appear on the ballot. • June 11, 2012: The Fort Babine Councillor Candidates and the LBN Chief Candidates meet for the all candidates forum starting at 4:30 p.m. in the Fort Babine Interpretive Centre. • June 12, 2012: The Tachet and Old Fort Councillor Candidates and the LBN Chief Candidates meet for the all candidates forum starting at 4:30 p.m. in the Tachet Community Hall. • June 13, 2012: The Woyenne and Old Fort Councillor Candidates and the LBN Chief Candidates meet for the all candidates forum starting at 4:30 p.m. in the Margaret Patrick Community Centre. • June 18, 2012: Advance Polls in the following locations: Fort Babine (Health Clinic); Tachet (Health Clinic) and Woyenne (Margaret Patrick Memorial Centre). The time for the advance poll voting is from 12 noon until 8:00 p.m. • June 28, 2012: General Election with polling stations in the following locations: Fort Babine (Health Clinic); Tachet (Health Clinic); Woyenne (Margaret Patrick Memorial Centre); Smithers (Dzel Kant Friendship Centre)3953 3RD Ave. Smithers; Prince George (Prince George Native Friendship Centre)1600 3rd Ave Prince George; and Vancouver (Vancouver Native Friendship Centre)1607 E Hastings St. Vancouver. The time for the voting is 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. • June 29, 2012: LBN Chief and Council Elect sworn into office. All Lake Babine Nation members participating in this election as candidates or as voters should bring their status cards with them to any election meeting they attend, as well as to the Polling Stations on Election Day. The LBN Voters List will be available for viewing only at the LBN administration office and at polling stations. Copies of this list will not be distributed to members. For further information please contact the following persons: Loreen Suhr Electoral Officer (250) 964-1016 • Fax: (250) 964-9604 Email: loreensuhr@telus.net Ruby Adam (inquiries about the Voters List) LBN Membership Clerk (250) 692-4700 • 1-888-692-3214

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Let’s rebuild the Babine Mill! Local jobs, a strong local economy and a thriving community— a sustainable new mill is key to all of these. If you’re passionate about rebuilding a sustainable forest industry in our community, make your voice heard. Here’s how: ●

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Contact MLA John Rustad (john.rustad.mla@leg.bc.ca), MLA Adrian Dix (adrian.dix.mla@leg.bc.ca) and Premier Christy Clark (premier@gov.bc.ca), and urge them to back the timber supply necessary to rebuild the Babine Forest Products Sawmill. Let them know that rebuilding the mill is central to ensuring a strong, diverse local economy and a healthy and thriving community. Be sure to sign the petition being distributed around the community.

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B BLNDC 250-692-3188 Parade starts at 10:00 am from BLNDC (485 Hwy 16) to Radley R Beach

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Infant and Toddler Events: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm (Sponsored by College of New Caledonia)

Entertainment starts at 1:00 pm

Carrier Sekani Family Services

Burns Lake Band Drummers Lake Babine NaƟon Singers Stacy Reynolds with Special Guest

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It is recommended that people bring their own lawn chairs.

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Wednesday, June 20, 2012

SPORTS

BANTAMS HONOURED Burns Lake Minor Hockey A s s o c i a t i o n ’s Bantams were honoured with a special certificate from council last week, after bringing home the B.C. Hockey Bantam Tier 4 Provincial Championship title earlier this year.

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Boxing champs Montreal boxer Kim Klavel was defeated in the quarter finals at the women’s world boxing championships in China last week.

Ladies Fastball Burns Lake ‘9 of Diamonds’ fastball team defeated the Smithers Predators by a score of 10-9 at Telkwa recently.

Canoe Camp The Village of Burns Lake’s canoe kids camp will run from July 9 to 13, 2012 at Radley Beach.

New municipal relationships Mayor attends inaugural B.C. Mayor’s Caucus

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REC CORNER Upcoming Events: Outdoor PlaySpace Camp Youth will learn the fundamentals of running, jumping and throwing which is essential to any land based sports (Hockey, Basket Ball, Soccer, Rugby, Lacrosse, Figure Skating, Track and Field and more). Participants will have the opportunity to develop their skills in a safe, fun, playful and positive atmosphere with trained camp instructors. This is an amazing camp where the youth can play, learn and develop skills enabling them to have an active lifestyle.

Outdoor PlaySpace Camp (Ages 10 to 13)

Aug. 6th to Aug. 10th: 8:30 am to 4:00pm Tom Forsyth Memorial Arena Early Bird Registration (Before July 6th, 2012): $100 Regular Fee (After July 6th, 2012): $120

REBECCA BILLARD Mayor Luke Strimbold recently rubbed shoulders with 85 B.C. mayors during the inaugural 'B.C. Mayor's Caucus', held in Penticton. The caucus presented an opportunity for all B.C. mayors to come together and discuss municipal issues and solutions and according to Mayor Strimbold it was a worthwhile event to attend. He said, "I was fortunate to be in a working group with Mayor Diane Watts, of Surrey, who is a great mentor for business relationships. I also had an opportunity to meet with other mayors who are going through the same process of restructuring their economic development function as Burns Lake, so we will keep in touch to evaluate each other's success." Mayor Strimbold said he discussed the importance of communication and he explained how the Village of Burns Lake has initiated the 'mayor’s business roundtable breakfast meetings' to discuss issues with local business representatives. "Many communities were intrigued with this idea," he added. He said he was able to build positive relationships with many of the mayors. "The mayors of Surrey, Burnaby, Cache Creek, Kimberley, McBride, Nelson, Port Alberni, Rossland, and Williams Lake were in my working group, so I was able to connect with each of them and brainstorm ideas on how we can learn from More on page 15 ...

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Outdoor PlaySpace Camp

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(Ages 6 to 9) Aug. 13th to Aug. 15th: 8:30 am to 4:00pm Tom Forsyth Memorial Arena Early Bird Registration (Before July 6th, 2012): $70 Regular Fee After July 6th: $90

Mayor Luke Strimbold at B.C. mayors caucus discusses issues.

CanoeKids Camp (Youth aged 8 to 14) July 9th to 13th, 2012 Half Day: $125 (Morning or afternoon sessions available) Full Day: $195

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Online Registration: http://canoekayakbc.sportical.com/events/921 Radley Beach. CanoeKayak BC will offer CanoeKayak Canada’s signature Day Camps. No experience is needed and participants work at their own pace to develop paddling skills. Registration in each session is limited so sign up early!

Village Recreation Rental Shack Aboriginal Day Special Opening: June 21 at 1pm Open for the summer on July 1st

Thursday June 21, 2012 Time: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm

ilding Location: Concession Bu at beside the playground Radley Beach d Rent kayaks, canoes an skateboards

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In store Draws will be drawn throughout the day. 831 Highway 16 West, Burns Lake

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GO ASK ALICE Lakes District Secondary School Grade 9 and 10 drama students explored the struggles of ‘Alice’, a girl caught in a whirlwind of emotional turmoil and drug abuse in their production of ‘Go Ask Alice’, by Frank Shiras, last week. Rebecca Billard photos

Mayor advocates for Burns Lake

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Seniors picnic Lakes District Seniors Society is hosting a BBQ at Spirit Square June 20 at 11 a.m.

Burns Lake Show and Shine Will be a Spirit Square on July 15 and will have a 10 a.m. start.

one another and form partnerships. We all are facing common issues and all have similar ideas. Now that we have formed a relationship, we can better advocate for communities across B.C.” He believes a number of issues discussed at the meeting will potentially benefit Burns Lake, including the creation of a premier’s roundtable with the caucus to enable discussion on policy changes that affect local government budgets; the suggestion of expanding the mandate of the municipal auditor general to include an examination of the financial impacts of downloading costs onto local governments and establishing flexibility around the federal gas tax funds. According to Mayor Strimbold, new ideas for economic development that could potentially be of interest in Burns Lake were also discussed. “Mayor Watts [of Surrey], spoke about businesses in her community that want to invest in green technology in the North and they are still looking for Northern communities that want to participate. I think that this is an opportunity to explore this new technology and to also emphasize that Burns Lake is open for business.”

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Peer Support Group for mental heath and addictions, June 26 at Muriel Mould Neighbourhood centre

communities that have successfully transitioned from resource based economies to more diversified economies. “It took about 15 years for this to happen in both communities. During the last forestry downtown, Valemont barely felt the repercussions because they diversified to tourism ... they still have a focus on forestry, but they have added new sectors. “ Village chief administrative officer Sheryl Worthing said, “I have been to sessions, meetings, forums and training and we are working on economic development initiatives. All of the sessions have been good, but I have come to the realization that in Burns Lake we are four communities. We are a regional district, we are the village and we are two First Nation groups. I don’t know how to get everyone on the same page ... I know that everyone is working hard and we do work together.” Worthing said, “We are working on downtown revitalization plans that will be incorporating First Nations culture. First Nations sculptures are in the pro-

cess of being constructed and they will be incorporated in the downtown area. We have long term plans to enhance the trail system, not just in the village but also in Regional District of Bulkley Nechako area B and E. In the short term we are looking at expanding the Big Pig Mountain bike festival ... that’s where we are at right now,” Worthing said. Worthing later said to Lakes District News, “The First Nations sculptures are an initiative of the Burns Lake Band. They will be included in phase one of the downtown revitalization project however I am unsure of their arrival date. The hope is to have them in Burns Lake and on display for Aboriginal Day.” Wesley Sam, Burns Lake Band councillor said there will be approximately eight to 10 carved sculptures depicting the symbols of the four clans, as well as others depicting First Nations traditional myths and lore. “We still are working with the Village of Burns Lake to choose the sites for them and we think it will encourage tourists to stop in Burns Lake and walk through town. It is a project that the Burns Lake Band has initiated and has

had on the shelf for a while and it is exciting that it is moving forward.” According to Sam, a carver out of Terrace is working on the project. “The carvings are going to be five feet tall, but the rest is a surprise. We hope that this will be a spring board into more local First Nations tourism initiatives,” Sam added. During the meeting, local resident Bernice Magee said, “I think that coming together is based on a matter of underlying trust, which is there sometimes and not there other times. Also if we are using mountain biking as an example, we have to look at the lifestyle of mountain bikers, what they eat, what shops do they need ... perhaps a repair shop, bike rentals and transportation to the trails and then how the community fits in to that. I am not a mountain biker ... where do I fit in to that?” Morris said trust is always an issue when people come together. “Do some scenario planning just for fun ... there is no risk in people participating and they will learn to work together with no risk involved.”

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Artsfest 2012 is on display at Process 4 circle arts Gallery for the month of June. Stop by and see the winning entries in the juried art exhibition held in Vanderhoof in May. Artwork from around the region from 100 Mile House & Bella Coola to MacKenzie, and from McBride to Burns Lake. Admission is free! This exhibition is sponsored by the Lakes District Arts Council, Process 4 Gallery and C.I.R.A.C. (Central Interior Regional Arts Council). Three pieces by local artists Thomas Johnson, Lynne Martens & Tom Dean are featured in this travelling show. Don’t miss this Art exhibit at Process 4 circle arts gallery open 10am to 5 pm Tuesday to Friday, Saturday 10am to 3 pm & Mondays Noon to 5 pm. Burns Lake Show & Shine July 15 - 10 am start - Burns Lake Spirit Square - for more info call Kristi at 250-692-5721 or email burnslakeclassiccars@hotmail.com or check out the website at http://burnslakeclassiccars.webs.com. Are you living with persistent mental health &/or addictions issues? You are invited to attend a new, confidential peer support group for encouragement, support and shared group wisdom. June 26, 1:30 - 3pm (every 4th Tuesday), in Rm#113, Muriel Mould School. Heather: 250-692-7500. The Lakes District Ofﬁce of the Canadian Cancer Society will be reducing their hours for the month of June. Tue. and Wed., 11am to 2pm. Over the summer months - July and

August - the office will be closed. If you require assistance or have questions, please call Rhoda at 250-692-3690 or Karen at 250-692-3001. For Cancer Information Service and Cancerconnection, the toll free number is 1-888-939-3333. Will you be celebrating your 90th or 100th birthday this year? If so please contact Lakes District News - we would love to do a story on you and take your picture. To list your nonprofit coming events, please drop off your listings at the Lakes District News office by Friday 3:00 pm. (We regret we cannot take items over the phone). Listings as space permits. There is no guarantee any particular item will run on a specific date.

Church Directory Lakes District & Area OLD LANDMARKS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP At Muriel Mould Primary School

SUNDAY, 10:30 AM Contact: Roland & Lisa Cataford 250-692-9196 ~Everyone Welcome ~

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Worship Service begins @ 10:30 am

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CLUES ACROSS 1. Three-banded armadillo 5. Conﬁning bird structure 9. Taxi 12. Comedian Carvey 13. A young canine 15. “Spy Kids” actress Jessica 16. Galvanizing element 17. TV show “Modern _____y” 18. 2s 19. Hooray! 20. Suggesting horror 22. Eastbound 24. Region of SE Pakistan 25. 1999 high school massacre 29. Hip-hop music 32. The cry made by sheep 33. Herb rue genus 34. Reverence 35. Point that is one point S of due E 36. Slash or slice 37. Idly talk 38. Meshwork for ﬁshing 39. K particle 41. Division of geological time 42. Tax collector 43. Treated soil with nitrates

46. Hair on the head 47. Actress Derek 48. Wrenching 52. Overhead shot 55. Federal job safety law 56. At the front 60. Interagency Manufacturers Operating Group (abbr.) 62. Chew tobacco 63. Sacred Muslim pilgrim shrine 64. Very small 65. Kilo yard (abbr.) 66. “____ Ado About Nothing” 67. British school for boys CLUES DOWN 1. Wood shaping tool 2. Two considered as a unit 3. Tennis’ Kournikova 4. TV cook Ray 5. Canadian Wildlife Fed. 6. Exclamation of triumph 7. A cut & polished mineral 8. One who removes 9. Stout stick, larger at one end 10. Town in Ghana 11. Lowest or bottom

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part 14. Smoothing tool 15. Dentist’s group 21. Atomic #48 23. Providence school (abbr.) 24. Allot a site to 25. Pole (Scottish) 26. Hop kilns 27. Mister 28. London palace 29. Finger millet 30. Bestow an honor on 31. Nine-banded armadillo 32. Northern Bolivian river 40. Atomic #28 43. 1st guru of Sikhism 44. Fullback 45. Violet gemstone 46. 26th state 48. A mass of stone 49. Like ﬁreplace residue 50. N’Djamena is the capital 51. ___ City, Oklahoma 74641 53. Leave out 54. Singer & Congressman Sonny 57. Cologne 58. Basics 59. Dash 61. Lifting device on a sailing ship

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Omineca Ski Club Day Lodge IS AVAILABLE FOR RENTAL for meetings, conferences and events. With a brand new kitchen featuring two stoves as well as dishes and utensils for up to 120 guests, the lodge is a great spot to host your next event or get together.

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Farmer’s Market Every Saturday from 9:00am-3:00pm Lots of goodies to buy... crafts, comforts, throw rugs, baked goods, canned goods, jams & jellies, woolen sweaters, socks & bags For more info or table rental call 250-692-9799

JESUS CHRIST

248 - 3rd Avenue, Phone: 250-692-3568

Sunday 10:00AM

Saturday 7:30 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m.

250-694-3329 (Church)

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ST. PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH

Burns Lake Community Church

136 - 4th Avenue, Burns Lake

(a Calvary Chapel)

FIRST MENNONITE CHURCH

Sunday Worship 10:30am

Meeting on Sunday’s at Decker Lake Elementary School @ 10:30 a.m.

Kerr Road, Burns Lake Church Service at 10:30 am Sunday School at 9:15 am for all ages, Youth Group Fridays 7-9 pm

Contact John Neufeld - 250-692-7949

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Ministry led by lay leaders Phone 250-692-7202

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President Lambert 694-3748 Hwy 35 & Francois Lake 250-6956316 Everyone Welcome

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PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 724 Babine Lake Road

Sunday Services: 10:30 am Celebrating the Love of God Pastor Henry Washington 250-692-7464

DECKER LAKE MENNONITE CHURCH Sunday Morning Services: Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship Services: 10:30 a.m. Pastors - Ken Dyck 250-698-7629 David S. Burkholder 250-692-7057 Everyone Welcome Hwy 16, Decker Lake

Seventh Day Adventist Church Group Meets Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. at the United Church on Centre Street.

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The Chronic Disease Education Clinic at the Lakes District Hospital is open Tuesday & Wednesday from 8am-4pm. The clinic provides information and teaching on various chronic illnesses such as Diabetes & Heart Disease. A doctors referral is not needed. To speak with the nurse call (250) 692-2440

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ALL FUNDS DONATED to the Burns Lake Health Care Auxiliary are used to provide ﬁnancial support, equipment plus comfort and care for patients in our hospital, the Pines and all other community healthcare services. Mail a donation on behalf of yourself or a loved one to: B.L. Health Care Aux. Box 812 Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 A tax deductible receipt will be issued

Information ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS If you want to keep drinking that’s your business - if you want to quit drinking that’s our business. Burns Lake Meetings: Tuesday 7:30 pm Catholic Church, Saturday 7:30 pm Catholic Church. For information or transportation call (250) 692-6867 / (250) 6987325 / (778) 669-0070 Only requirement for AA is a desire to stop drinking. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Southside Meetings: Mondays and Thursdays 6:30pm 7:30pm at Grassy Plains Gospel Church. For more information: (250) 694-3682 Anyone needing information on Alzheimer’s please call 1866-564-7533 Burns Lake RCMP Victim/Witness Assistance Program. 201 Hwy. 35, Box 759 Burns Lake. Open Monday to Thursday 9a.m. to 4p.m. (250) 692-3010 FOOD BANK Summer hrs: distribution days will be the ﬁrst and third Tuesday of each month from June through August 2012. The Lakes District Food Bank continues to operate due to the outstanding generosity of the community. If you would like to make a donation and receive a tax deductible receipt, please mail your donation to: Lakes District Food Bank, Box 777, Burns Lake, BC, V0J 1E0. LOCAL HOSPICE Services are available by contacting the Hospice Coordinator at (250) 692-2448. The Hospice ofﬁce, located in the Lakes District Hospital, is open every Thurs. from 10am - 4pm. A lending library of videos, books and information on bereavement is available. Please make donations to the local hospice and palliative care program payable to the Burns Lake Hospice Program, Box 7500, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1EO NECHAKO RIVER FLOW FACTS May 23, 2012 Reservoir Elevation: 851.32m

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Mary (Derksen) (Fehr) Goertzen Sept. 21, 1927 - June 8, 2012 Mary was the oldest child of Aaron and Olga Derksen. She was born on September 21, 1927 on the farm near Aberdeen, Saskatchewan. Over the next 22 years nine other children were born giving Mary four sisters and five brothers, a nice family of 10 with equal number of boys and girls. We always admired the strength with which Mom faced life. She was a strong person that stepped up to whatever life would hand her. In 1947 she married Isaac Fehr. In September of 1948 a baby girl, Doreen was born to this new couple. Life was good. Then suddenly tragedy struck and Mary could see the commotion on the mill yard and was soon notified that her husband had died that cold day in January 1950. That, folks was just the beginning of yet more changes when three weeks later Mary gave birth to Darlene on February 18, 1950. There she was a young widow with two children and nowhere to go but back with her parents to see what would happen next. Well by spring of the next year a young man came into town to visit the Derksen family. Corney Goertzen and Mary soon became friends and the courtship moved to marriage and on June 24, 1951 a new family was started. The next few years were spent looking for the perfect place to live. A move to Swan Plain and back to Carrot River just long enough so Jim could be born in Carrot River on May 21, 1952. The family was now becoming more adventurists and so they decided to move a little further away from Carrot River. So off they moved to British Columbia, the Burns Lake area no less and if that was not far enough away then across Francois Lake in to a bush camp should do it. That was however a bit too far off the beaten track so into town they moved. The news came, work was plentiful in Penny, B.C. That place was very isolated but there was work there to take care of his family. Then came the word that Tabor, AB would offer lots of work in the beet fields. So Tabor became home to this traveling family. It was time to return to Carrot River. On January 28, 1956 Linda was born in the same town as the other children and the family was complete. They were now ready to move on to the next station of life. This time Princeton, B.C. would become home. Finally the decade of movement came to an end for this family. With the help of Mary’s brothers the next move would point them north. In 1959 after school was out they borrowed a little cash, loaded up their belongings into a two ton truck and family into the 1953 Pontiac Panel and moved to Burns Lake. Movement for this family did not stop but from then on it was only from one house to another and not to any other communities. In March 1961 Beatty Road would become home. The yard and garden would show the true gifts of horticulture that Mom had. She could be been see most any summer day bent over in the garden picking the weeds and nurturing the vegetables and berries. These were generously shared with everyone who stopped by whether it was raspberries or potatoes. Life was always centered around hard work and soon Mary was not only caring for the family but was able to work outside the home doing house keeping or as a motel chamber maid. In 1970 Mary was hired at the Burns Lake and District Hospital in the housekeeping department. She attacked her job with vigor and sincerity that put all of us to shame. She would walk to or form work if that is what it took to keep that job. The three and a half miles just got her into the mood for cleaning those wards day after day. Her 22 years spent at that job gave Mary the stability that she had missed in her early life. Mom supported her family in so many ways as she did her husband even to the point that she would go hunting with him and drive the truck so Dad could stand in the back and spot the moose. Mom was a fun loving and engaging person who would talk to anyone anytime about many things. We loved her for her opinions that in most case could not be changed. Mom’s faith kept her through all those days and it was good to come there in the morning and hear her and Corney wrapping up their time of reflections with the reading of God’s word. The last several years mom spent in a state that saddened all of us. We watched her slide downhill becoming ever less functional as each month passed. Last Friday, June 1, 2012 Mary went to join others who were already in heaven praising God. It was a sad day but also a happy day as we knew her suffering, if there was any, was now over. We thank the staff at the Pines for their constant care for mom and the others who live out their days under their care in the home. We are so glad that mom did not need to move once again to another community to find the care she needed. Mary leaves to mourn, daughter Doreen and husband Jerry Klassen, daughter Darlene and husband Jerry Sommerfeld, son Jim and wife Marj, daughter Linda and husband Jim Cruch, 12 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, four brothers Corny, Jake, Pete and John, three sisters Olga, Marge and Agnes. Mary was predeceased by her first husband Isaac, and her second husband Corney just a year ago, her parents, a brother Abe and a sister Tena. In the words of one her grandchildren... “Now all my grandparents are healthy, happy, smiling and together in heaven.”

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The Village of Burns Lake is currently seeking a

Communications Project Coordinator for temporary full time employment.

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Applications must be received by June 25 , 2012 at 10:00 am. More information and a full job description can be found at www.burnslake.ca or stop by the Village Ofﬁce at #15 3rd Avenue, Burns Lake. “Check Us Out”

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JOURNEYMEN ROOFERS & APPRENTICES for Kitimat/Terrace areas. Must have torching experience. Driver’s license, safety training & relevant experience an asset. Union rates. Only selected applicants will be contacted.

An Alberta Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator and labour/rock truck operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilﬁeld road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051. MATURE HELP wanted. Approx. 30 hrs a week. Apply in person with resume and references at San-Bar.

PAINTING, SCULPTING, Drawing. Fine Arts Certiﬁcate/Diploma/University Transfer program. GPRC Grande Prairie campus. No portfolio no problem. Build one as you learn. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca

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P & D LOGGING Operations in Grand Forks BC is looking an experienced Feller Buncherman, as well as Experienced Lim-mit Processor Operator plus Logging Truck Mechanic/Welder all positions are F/T with Beneﬁts. call Gerry 250-469-1695 or Dan 250-469-1694 after 6 pm. Or email Resume to: management@pdlogging.ca.

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School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) has an opening for a Strong Start Facilitator at Mouse Mountain Elementary School in Fraser Lake. This position is 4 hours per day, 5 days per week. The successful applicant will be required to start work September 4, 2012 The district is seeking a highly motivated individual who will have the following quali¿cations: • • • • • •

Completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certi¿cate) Certi¿cate in Early Childhood Education Community Care Facilities Branch B.C. License to practice Valid Child Safe First Aid Certi¿cate BC driver’s license - Class 5 Full Privileged and an exemplary driving record/current driver’s abstract 6 months experience as a licensed Early Childhood Educator working with children in the 0-5 age range and their caregivers

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Resumés must be accompanied by a completed application form which is available on our website at http://www.sd91.bc.ca or from the School District Administration Of¿ce in Vanderhoof or from any district school.

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Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 26, 2012. Please forward your application to: Ms. Marie Poncia, Human Resources Manager School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) P.O. Box 129 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Fax: (250) 567-4639 Email: hr@mail.sd91.bc.ca School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) would like to thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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MANAGER OF Track position. Kelowna Paciﬁc Railway Ltd (KPR) has an immediate opening for our Manager of Track position. The successful candidate will become part of an experienced management team and will oversee track maintenance and track capital work while insuring regulatory compliance and safe work practices and must have a minimum of 5 years of experience as a track supervisor. KPR operates on 120 miles of Class 1 and Class 2 track in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley, between Kelowna and Kamloops. This position works out of our Vernon, BC ofﬁces. Please submit resumes and any questions you may have regarding this position to: info@khawk.ca

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HORSE FOR SALE 19 year old sorrel gelding, well trained, not a beginners horse. Used for penning at one time. $2500 obo. (250) 695-6972

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Vernon Service Company requires Journeyman HVAC gasﬁtter/Refrigeration Technician. Part time/on call $38.00 hour. Call 250-549-4444 or fax 250-549-4416 email aslan@aslanservices.ca

Trades, Technical AUTOMATED TANK Manufacturing Inc. is looking for Welders. Due to a huge expansion to our plant located in Kitscoty, Alberta, 20 km west of Lloydminster. We have openings for ten 3rd Year Apprentices or Journeyperson Welders. We offer best wages in industry. 3rd Year Apprentice $28-$30/hour, Journey person $32-$35/hour, higher with tank experience. Proﬁt sharing bonus plus manufacturing bonus incentive. Full insurance package 100% paid by company. Good working environment. Join a winning team. Call Basil or Blaine at (ofﬁce) 780-846-2231. Fax 780-846-2241 or send resume to: blaine@autotanks.ca production@autotanks.ca Keep your feet on the ground in a safe welding environment through inhole manufacturing process. No scaffolding or elevated work platform.

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Lake Babine Nation JOB POSTING

YOUTH COUNSELLOR The Youth Counsellor will be working with children and young adults. Youth Counsellor will report to the Health Director will undertake the planning, development and implementation of support services. • Support individual and group counselling sessions. • Provide intervention and prevention services. • Promote healthy lifestyles and relationships for youths. • Assist in the coordination of community development and educational services. • Document daily activities, and submit detailed reports on a regular basis. REQUIREMENTS: • Grade 12 Dogwood Diploma & recognized Post Secondary Counselling Training • Criminal Record Check • Possess a valid class ﬁve (5) Driver’s License and reliable vehicle WAGE: Commensurate with education and experience DEADLINE: FRIDAY, JUNE 29, 2012

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Help Wanted

Submit cover letter & resume to: Beatrice MacDonald, Human Resources P.O. Box 879, Burns Lake, B.C., V0J 1E0 Fax: 250-692-4790 Email: beatrice.macdonald@lakebabine.com

BUSINESS DIRECTORY Call me for all your vehicle needs - I can show you a vehicle in Burns Lake...

No need to drive to Houston. Highway 16, Houston

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PARTS PERSON Licensed or Apprentice needed for General Motors dealerships. Must have Automotive/ Mechanical aptitude, computer experience, be a team player with good people skills and experience in shipping/receiving.

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JOB DUTIES are as follows, but not limited to:

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Livestock

Accounting Clerk (Burns Lake) Pinnacle Renewable Energy is seeking an Accounting Clerk to join our team in our Burns Lake Plant location. This is a permanent full time position that will work directly with the Plant Accountant. Responsibilities include; A/P support, data entry, and general accounting support as required. The ideal candidate would have: •2+ years related experience •Self-starter, and able to work with minimal supervision •Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented •Solid knowledge of MS Excel and computerized accounting software Submit your resume to: E-mail: hr@pinnaclepellet.com No Phone Inquiries Accepted Closing date June 30, 2012.

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It’s what’s inside that counts... When you join West Fraser, one of North America’s largest and most successful forest products companies, it will feel like you’re with a small group of dedicated people working together for the future. Committed to environmental excellence and workplace safety, we count on our employees’ ideas, energy and enthusiasm and sustaining operating leadership through continued investments.

CERTIFIED MILLWRIGHT 100 Mile Lumber requires Journeyman Millwrights. Ideally, candidates have experience with the various automated operations and systems in modern interior saw and planer mills. You are a highly motivated journeymen who has demonstrated your ability to apply your trade skills and knowledge safely and effectively. Candidates should also have good interpersonal, communication and organizational skills. Certified Millwrights with welding are urged to apply. Our millwrights work days, afternoons, graveyards shifts and weekend shifts. Pay and benefits is per our IWA Agreement. Qualified applicants should forward their resumes, along with proof of trade qualification, to the Human Resources Dept., 100 Mile Lumber, a Division of West Fraser Mills Ltd., P.O. Box 97, 100 Mile House, BC, V0K 2E0; e-mail: pat. pasanen@Westfraser.com or fax: (250) 395-8254. Please visit our website at:

www.westfraser.com We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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Wood and Gas Stoves and Fireplaces 101-1st Avenue, Burns Lake

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B’s Free Enterprises Ltd. Bill & Wendy Imus Certiﬁed Appliance Repair & Computer Technicians Computer Training, Sales & Service Personalized In Home Service Delivery of Ink & Computer Supplies Box 420, 28540 Colleymount Rd., Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E2

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Join us for WING NITE on Wednesday or Thursday PRAWN NITE and Fridays are always PRIME

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GARAGE SALE every weekend in June on Saturdays, 10am - 2pm. Moving, must sell, new stuff each week. #275 - 9th Ave.

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YARD SALE Multi-family. June 23 & 24. Sheraton Loop, 10am - 5pm. Weather permitting. 250-692-7494

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Featuring the spirit of the local people Peace and Dignity Journey arrives in Burns Lake Messages of peace and unity travelling across North and South America REBECCA BILLARD Nine runners from Canada, Mexico and the U.S. arrived in Burns Lake recently as part of the 2012 Peace and Dignity Journey. On route from Chickaloon Village in Alaska to Tikal, Guatemala, Burns Lake was just one of the stops on the seven month long journey that will finish on Nov. 28, 2012. The Peace and Dignity Journey began in 1992 to continue in the spirit of the traditions of Indigenous ancestors. Every four years, Indigenous communities all over North, Central and South America witness and partake in the tradition of receiving runners with ceremonies, sharing stories, song, dance and the wisdom that comes from community elders. Peace and Dignity Journey runners start simultaneously from both ends of the continent in Chickaloon and Tierra del Fuego, Argentina traversing the entire continent by foot from community to community and joining together for a final gathering in Panama, Central America. Hector Cerda, group spokesperson said to Lakes District News that every four years the run

is marked by a different theme. The 2012 run is dedicated to water. "Water is an important resource and a shared resource for all," he said. "There is a lot of issues with water from industry like mining effecting the salmon. Water is being poisoned," he added. Cerda said they started off with 14 runners in Chickaloon, but then split into several groups soon after, with the others traveling on foot through Eastern Canada, meeting up again at the end of the journey. Several locals residents from Wetsuwet'en First Nation joined the runners through Decker Lake and into Burns Lake, where Burns Lake Band members, Chereen Patrick and Robert and Rayanne Charlie were on hand to welcome the runners into the Burns Lake Band's Gathering Place. Patrick ran in the 2004 Peace and Dignity Journey dedicated to honour women and the feminine spirit and has since hosted Peace and Dignity Journey runners in Burns Lake. Cerda said that many people join in along the way. "Most run for a day, some for a week and others for the entire

run," he said. Cerda said, "The origins of the Peace and Dignity Journey began with a gathering of more than 200 First Nations from Central, North and South America. They gathered to discuss the issues of First Nations and also discussed the arrival of Christopher Columbus and asked why a holiday would be celebrated for such painful beginning? Starting to celebrate Columbus Day is giving the wrong message. [Columbus Day is celebrated in the U.S. excluding the states of Hawaii, Alaska, and South Dakota as well as a number of Latin American countries including Spain]." From the orders of the King and Queen of Spain, Columbus felt he had the godly right, but that was not so. Today, First Nations are still trying to fight for their rights. Where I live in California, tribes that are related by blood disagree on who has the bigger casino, or who would own the rights to a particular casino and this is not the way. So, starting in 1992, and every four years after, each Peace and Dignity Journey has been reconnecting Indigenous communities. Our native communities are

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Local residents joined the Peace and Dignity Journey for the run into Burns Lake. The runners stayed over night at the Burns Lake Bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gathering Place. scattered, but we remain treated like just another regardless of religion or er staffs are carefully connected through the resource. People don't colour." wrapped in traditional core traditions our an- realize that water has a At the end of each blankets and travel in cestors have given us." spirit. In Mexico we are night's run, the group the support vehicle. Marco Gomez, a working to preserve our gathers in a circle for "The staffs are all runner from Guadala- songs and our language. a closing ceremony unique. Our lead staff jara Jal, Mexico said Our elders have the say- steeped in tradition, be- during this journey is he joined the Peace and ing, 'If you know where ginning with a smudg- from Chickaloon and Dignity Journey be- you have come from, ing ceremony and end- has an eagle and condor cause he wanted to pray you know where you ing with a giving and feather and coloured for water and the unity are going.' A lot of the receiving 'hugging' cer- bandanas representing of our nations. "Only youth are lost in the sys- emony and then a meal. two elders that passed through unity can we tem. We have become The 96 staffs [wooden away. They taught the face many of the prob- consumers and they sticks] being carried kids how to build a lems we have in our forget the teachings and by the runners on the salmon wheel and fish communities," he said. forget where they come journey, entrusted to and a coal mine was "This run is very from. This run helps to the group by First Na- built there near the special for us. Our dif- wake up the dignity that tion communities, are school and is poisoning ferent nations all have we have lost. The circle ceremonially laid to the water," Cerda said. the same teachings. We is very important for rest for the night. DurThe runners stayed all respect the four ele- us. In a circle, everyone ing the run, each runner at the Gathering Place ments. Water was the is the same, no one is carries a single staff for over night and left for first medicine our cre- more important and ev- the day, holding upright Stellako the next mornator gave to us ... but it is eryone is the same level, the entire time. The oth- ing.

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